uOttawa
SeniorProjectManager
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“Senior Project Manager at uOttawa. Skills: Project Management, Business Analysis, Communication. Lead needs assessment, planning, implementation of job description solution. Identify new technologies, systems, procedures”
What You'll Achieve.
Build a full job description catalogue
Industry & Context.
Incise analytical thinking; Problem-solving abilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University degree in business administration, or related field or a combination of education and relevant experience, A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in project coordination / project management, Knowledge and understanding of job architecture frameworks, including job families, job functions, job levels, and career paths, Knowledge of job description standards, writing skills, leadership skills with the capacity to influence and mobilize stakeholders to meet project goals, Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on schedule by consistently meeting milestones, deadlines, and defined deliverables, Experience contributing to a technical business solution, Experience giving presentations in both official languages, Incise analytical thinking and attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities, Experience in developing and applying processes, guides and forms, Ability to adjust priorities in a changing dynamic environment and work with minimal supervision, showing initiative and leadership, Bilingualism – French and English (written and spoken)
What You'll Do.
Lead needs assessment
implementation of job description solution
Identify new technologies
Create standardized organization-wide content
Leads planning and implementation of job description system
Develops and implements project plans
Works closely with internal and external partners
Ensures project controls and progress reports are prepared
Provides expert advice on business analysis
Provides guidance on technology recommendations
Provides guidance on implementation strategies
Develops communication plans
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works closely with internal and external partners; Cooperate and work well with other members of the team; Accept and give constructive feedback; Able to adjust own behaviour to reach team goals
Communication Scope
Develops communication plans; Experience giving presentations in both official languages; Bilingualism – French and English (written and spoken)
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Project implementation, Develops and implements project plans, Ensures key timelines are met, Ensures appropriate project controls, Ensures progress reports are prepared regularly, Meets requirements, goals and deadlines
Full Job Description
**Follow us on[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/uottawacareers/)** ** _Posting Reason:_** New Position ** _Job Type:_** Employee ** _Anticipated Duration in Months_** _(for contracts and temporary assignments):_ 24 _**Job Family:**_ Project Management _**# of Open Positions:**_ 1 _**Faculty/Service - Department:**_ Work Organization _**Campus:**_ Main Campus _**Union Affiliation:**_ N/A _**Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):**_ 2026/05/21 _**Applications must be received******BEFORE******(YYYY/MM/DD):**_ 2026/06/01 _**Hours per week:**_ 35 _**Salary Grade:**_ Non-Union Grade NC8 - 35 hrs _**Salary Range:**_ $96,570.00 - $120,712.00 About Human Resources Our Human Resources team is recognized for its collaboration and service excellence. Through the development of strategic partnerships, our dynamic team supports uOttawa’s vision and strategic plan by creating and delivering high-quality, innovative, and client-centered HR programs and services. Our focus is to attract, develop, retain, and inspire a talented, diverse, healthy, and engaged workforce. If you want to be part of an impactful team, work in a rewarding and enriching environment and have an innovative mindset, our HR team is the place where you belong! **Position Purpose** Reporting to the Manager of Work Organization, responsible for leading the needs assessment, planning and implementation of a job description creation and management solution. Act as an official liaison between all stakeholders and the Work Organization sector to identify new technologies, systems and procedures that could be leveraged to the sector’s advantage. The incumbent will create standardized, organization wide content across all job families that serves as the basis for building a full job description catalogue. **In this job, your responsibilities will include:** * **Project Management** : Under the direction of the Manager, Work Organization, leads the planning and implementation of a job description creation and management sy
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